Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Single Multi-Color Segment & Louder Audible Segment

A multi-color module supporting up to three standard colors in a single segment is now available for Banner's TL70 Tower Light. This module has the same brightness and form factor as a single color segment and can be used to replace a three segment tower light. A TL70 can accommodate one multi-color module per light. A single color segment or audible module may also be used with a multi-color module used in the bottom position.

Also available for the TL70 Tower Light is a loud 101 dB audible module. This module is twice as loud as the standard audible module and can be easily heard in environments where high ambient noise competes with critical alerts and alarms.Volume can be controlled via dipswitches on the module.

Thursday, December 17, 2015

Smart Vision Lights recently introduced its DDL Dome Light Series. These lights are designed to read code, eliminate reflections and shadows, while providing uniformity and repeatable illumination for challenging vision inspections. The DDL Dome Lights feature the new Multi-Drive integrated lighting controller. This technology allows the user to run the array in constant ON operation or pulse/strobe the light at a much higher intensity level without any other devices. The built-in Multi-Drive protects the LEDs from premature degradation and failure caused by excessive heat. The Multi-Drive regulates the current delivered to the LEDs and limits the duty cycle of the light. These lights are available in 100 mm, 150 mm, and 250 mm dome diameters.

Light Output Cutaway

The dome shape gives this product a particular advantage in uniformity when illuminating and reading OCR codes on reflective or round surfaces.

Wavelength Colors

The LED Dome Light Series are available in the following wavelength colors. Additional wavelengths available upon request.

For more product information CLICK HERE. For a quote, please contact custservice@cesales.com or call 800-228-2790 and ask for customer service. Thank you.

Friday, December 11, 2015

Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 Starter Kit Is An Economical Way To Introduce The Power And Efficiency Of Siemens PLC's And HMI's

The new SIMATIC S7-1500 controller combines enhanced performance and usability to set new standards in productivity. It is seamlessly integrated with TIA Portal (Totally Integrated Automation) that provides intuitive navigation, workflow, and maximum engineering efficiency for reduced project costs.

S7-1500 PLC And 7" Comfort Panel HMI for $2890.00. Use part# SIEMENS/S7-1500-STARTER-KIT. Price as of 12/15/2015 is subject to change.

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Banner has released a new Q240 radar-based sensor with a very narrow beam pattern. Its pattern makes it an extremely robust solution for applications where users need to monitor a specific area without detecting adjacent objects. It will function reliably in outdoor deployments, despite regular exposure to rain, wind, fog or sunlight, especially with its custom snap-on all-weather shield.

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Fortress Interlocks has introduced a new coded non-contact, safety, proximity switch in a robust package. Due to their design, they are extremely long-lasting devices that require minimal maintenance. In addition, they are resistant to shock and vibrations and offer a high level of prevention against tampering.

Monday, November 16, 2015

EZ-Screen LS For Machine Safeguarding And Challenging Environments

Banner's EZ-Screen LS is an easy-to-use safety light screen system for machine safeguarding and is built to withstand challenging environments common to both manufacturing and packaging. Simple to use, but not lean on benefits, the EZ-Screen LS provides enhanced features that include intuitive bi-color alignment indicators, automatic cascade configuration, end-to-end sensing design for "no bind zone" installations, robust IP65/IP67 housing with metal end caps, and more.System Information:

Lengths available from 280 mm to 1820 mm in 70 mm increments

14,23, and 40 mm resolution options

Trip output (automatic reset) operation

Standard and cascade models

Easy-to-use:

Bi-color alignment indicators are along the length of the receiver for alignment and obstruction position

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Larco: The Lowdown

The Larco heavy-duty steel electrode assembly is bonded to the mat's durable outer shell, ensuring superior protection against fluid infiltration, even if the mat's outer vinyl surface is cut or damaged. The Larco Industrial Safety Mat provides excellent impact resilience with the ability to withstand heavy loads up to 3000 PSI, yet remain highly sensitive with an activation threshold requiring only 5-10 lbs. impact. All this combined with a 4-year warranty makes the Larco Industrial Safety Mat the go-to solution in tough environmental conditions.

Safety Mats:

How tough are Larco Safety Mats? You can drive a forklift over them without damaging the inside components. How sensitive are they? Just 5-10 pounds of normal foot pressure activates the sensor. Custom logo options are available with a full spectrum of colors, shapes, and sizes.

Control Units:

Larco Control Units allow multiple mats to operate together, making it easy to enable or disable industrial processes. The Larco mat controls maximum productivity by giving operators and service personnel access to operational and diagnostic status of safety mat deployment.

Maximize productivity with control

Quickly enable and disable industrial processes

Visual feedback on mat status

Edge Guards:

Large Edge Guards ensure operator safety when an industrial process or automatic door closure could injure a person or impact an object. When the guard is pressed, the process is reversed. Larco Edge Guards can be ordered in custom lengths from 6 inches to 100 feet.

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Smart Vision Lights Introduces A New Line of Bandpass, Colorpass, and Polarizer Filters

Smart Vision Lights has now introduced a new line of bandpass, colorpass, and polarizer filters designed to be matched with LED lights. Among the products in the new filter line are bandpass filters for blue, cyan, green, amber, red, and deep red LEDs; colorpass filters in the red and deep red; an infrared bandpass filters used to mazimize contrast under IR lighting; and a linear polarizer used to eliminate glare. The latter product comes with rotating locking screw to maximize versatility.

Smart Vision Lights is also offering a step down adapter from 27mm to 25.5mm and step up adapter from 27mm to 30.5mm.

Monday, October 26, 2015

Banner's WLS27 LED Strip Light solves tough lighting problems in harsh environments. The sturdy internal aluminum structure, encased in shatterproof, UV-stabilized, polycarbonate shells makes the WLS27 rugged light fixture able to withstand exposure to high-pressure, high-temperature water, solvents, cutting oils, and a broad range of chemicals. Due to its compact, low-profile design and a cylindrical shape, it is ideal for deployments where laminar airflow is a requirement. The WLS27 Strip Light is available in a range of lengths and color illumination options, including single and dual color options, as well as dimmable models. The dual-color models include two colors in one light strip and contain twice the number of LEDs to keep the same intensity as single-color models.

Benefits of using a WLS27 LED Strip Light:

Bright, uniform light in a package that is designed for a variety of tough environments

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Turck has now released the TB-Q08, currently the smallest ISO15693 compliant RFID read/write head on the market with protection to IP67. The housing is able to integrate the antenna, electronics, and two LEDs visible from all directions, despite its compact dimensions of 32 x 20 x 80 mm. The LEDs indicate a functioning power supply as well as active read/write operations to the user.

The TB-Q08 has a compact rectangular design and 15cm long connection cable with an M12 connector, making it particularly suitable for use in restricted mounting conditions, such as small assembly and transport lines.

The TB-Q08 can fully play to its strengths in the identification of metal objects, when combined with Turck's new R10 and R12 tags. The new 10 and 12 mm diameter tags can be mounted directly in metal and are equipped with a chip, which supports password functions. In conjunction with Turck's BL ident RFID system, the user can implement simple brand protection, access protection and access rights management.

Monday, October 5, 2015

New! M18-3 Series Nickel Plated Brass Barrel-Mounted Sensors

The new M18-3 series nickel plated brass barrel-mounted sensors were introduced by Banner in September, 2015. The modular design of the optics and electronics will enable rapid development of new housings to meet specific industry requirements. These sensors have many benefits, including:

Nickel plated brass housing that is well protected against industrial fluids and mechanical damage

Monday, September 21, 2015

One Controller For Standard And Safety Automation!

Compact

Modular

Fail-safe

Cost-effective

Siemens started with Safety PLCs back in the 1980's with the S5 family, proving their experience with safety and innovation. They have now moved their knowledge into the TIA Portal platform with the 1500F and 1200F safety. The 1200F has all the features and benefits of the standard 1200 controllers with the addition of digital safety I/O and CPU.

The new fail-safe CPU 1214 FC and CPU 1215 FC will expand the product portfolio of compact and modular SIMATIC S7-1200 controllers with fail-safe modules. The market segment of compact controllers is now served for the first time with a controller for standard and fail-safe applications.

Friday, September 11, 2015

Banner has released a K90 series of indicators that are now Daylight Visible. More visibility in areas with high levels of ambient light or direct sunlight is possible with these large lights. These lights are suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications.

Key differences between the K90FDL and K90TFDL:
The K90FDL models are available in 1-to 5-color models and only one color can be activated at a time. All models include a flashing input wire that will trigger any active color to flash at a rate of 1.6Hz. The K90TFDL models are meant for use when there is a possibility of more than one color being activated at a time. When more than one color is activated, the indicators will alternate between all active colors at a rate of 1 Hz. Models are available with two to five colors in one device.

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

The new compact Ethernet multi-protocol I/O modules from Turck make standard switching signals quickly and effectively bus-capable. The FEN20 devices with digital inputs and outputs are immediately ready for use in Profinet, Modbus TCP, or Ethernet/IP systems, thanks to their multi-protocol plug-and-play functionality. The FEN20 detects the protocol used by listening to the communication traffic during the startup phase.

The FEN20 devices are available in two different designs. The small 4DIP-4DXP fits in small control boxes, control panels, or other existing housings. They can also be retrofitted to make push buttons and LED indicators quickly Ethernet ready. The large 16DXP is designed for the same type of application and provides up to 16 I/Os. It can be operated both as an input or output as a DXP variant. The module also provides the division of the I/O-signals into three independent potential groups which are isolated from each other and can be centrally controlled.

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

The new 150 and 200 mm Q3X models solve challenging part-detection applications with small contrast differences. Q3X sensors are easy to set up and their metal housing withstand harsh environments. These sensors can also be programmed for low contrast detection within the teachable sensing range while ignoring objects in the background. Due to its rugged metal housing, three-digit display for easy to read feedback, and versatility in solving challenging part-detection applications, the Q3X expands the types of applications Banner can solve.

Monday, August 17, 2015

Smart Vision Lights is featured in a recent Healthcare Packaging magazine article on custom lighting of blister packaging lines. Contract pharmaceutical packager PCI, which specializes in multiple package configurations on a variety of blister packaging lines, needed the right light architecture to optimize its machine vision inspection. Smart Vision Lights met the challenge by developing the TL305, a custom on-off axis LED light that provides extremely intense and diffused multidimensional light for highly reflective surfaces. For more information, please visit: http://smartvisionlights.com/blog/svls-custom-light-raises-the-bar-for-blister-packaging-inspection/.

Smart Vision Lights' Projector Can Do Virtually Any 2D Pattern

OverDrive ODSXP30

Smart Vision Lights' LED projectors use patterns and optics to provide a focused structured light. Any custom pattern shape can be easily supplied, integrated, and projected. Larger sink housings on select models make them significantly brighter than other lights. The new OverDrive ODSXP30 is 3 times brighter than previous models. These lights are available in white, red, amber, blue, green, cyan, IR, and UV. Like the entire line of SVL lights, ODSXP30 includes an integrated constant current driver with built-in strobe input with option for PNP and NPN trigger control. For more information, visit http://smartvisionlights.com/products/structured-light.

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Turck Announces The Addition of a Compact Stainless Steel Housed Sensor to Its Line of Q08 Sensors

Turck announces the addition of a compact stainless steel
housed sensor to its line of Q08 sensors. The stainless steel Q08F provides
customers with a robust sensor alternative where standard Q08 sensors would not
be suitable, or where a more durable sensor could minimize downtime and
alleviate trouble areas for customers.

The rectangular sensor offers compact housing, is made from 316 stainless steel, and offers an IP68/69K rating. The sensor provides a 7mm sensing range and can be flush mounted to offer a wide range of mounting and application possibilities. With these features, the stainless steel Q08F is an ideal solution for customers in the stamp and die, metal forming, welding, and automotive industries where durability and reliability are a must.